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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 424.02 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 424.02 and 189.27 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 424.02 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/424.02 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 424.02 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 80,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254.27/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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